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Athens County gazette. (Athens, Ohio), 1898-12-29

Athens County gazette. (Athens, Ohio), 1898-12-29 page 1

ATI v c Vol. lO ATH ENS. OHIO, THURSDAY DECEMBER 2D, 1808. No. G'J A C mSTKICr CONVENTION. The Minora of Ohio Sub-Dlslrfet Meet in Athens. TUESDAY MOKNINO. Convention called to order at 10 o'clock by vice-president James Hardy, who appointed the following committee no credentials: John Irving, Shawnee; Thomas Taylor, Jacksonville. It was then moved t. adjourn to meet ot 1 o'clock, standard time. Convention reconvened at 1 o'clock when the following committees were appointed: Rules and Order of Business D. D. Baird. Coalite; William Simons, Jacksonville; Levi Smith, Orbiston. Resolutions Ben Evans. Sand Kan; Charles Bailey, Rawndale; H. A. Lannlng, Blatchfnrd. Auditing J. A. Donley, Orbiston; William Richards, Congo; Thomas Calrnes, Nelsonville. Grievances J. C. Robinson. St.al-ters; S. K. Hill, Rawndale; Charles Conner, Glouster. The president then read the circular call of the convention and a motion to adopt same was carried. Report of committee on Credeti: tlals The committee reported four locals In arrears and asked the convention for action on the same; when it was moved that delegates from those locals be allowed voice and vote in the convention ; carried. Moved there bo a rc-eoss of thirty minutes, to allow the credential committee to make a final report; carried, : The convention was called to order when the time specified had elapsed and committee on credentials being ready, made the following report: We, your committee appointed to examine credentials, beg leave to report the following delegates entitled to a seat in this convention : L. U. 8. James Hardy, Orbiston ; 270, H. A. Lanning, Blatcbford; 228, W. M. Richards, Corning; 2f.3. I). D. Baird, Coalgate; 81, Michael Collins, Congo; 2!)8, Charles Vercoe, Derthlck; 276, James Crawford, Glouster; 277, Joseph Richards, Glouster; 8(15, John Vaughn, Hollls-ter; 290, J. A. Donaly, Jobs; 304, Henry Chang, Murray City; G3, J. M. Jiutts, New Straltsvitle; 421, W. Riddle, Nelsonville; 398, R. L. Davis, Rendville; 10, S. K. Hill, Rawndale; 16, Charles Bailey, Rawndale; 42t, Ben Evans, Carbon Hill; 573, Thomas Cairnes, Nelsonville; 857, T. N. Robinson, Monday; 123, Wm. Skinner. Jacksonville; 983, Fred Powell, Nelsonville; 335, John Er-nis, Shawnee; 358, Wilfred Henry, Obauncey; 191, Chas. Conner, Glouster; 338, Thomas Taylor, 'Jacksonville, Moved to accept the report of the committee and the committee be continued; carried. Moved, That there be no one admitted to this convention unless he can be vouched for by some one of our number; curried. The president appointed the committee on credentials asdoor-keepers. Report of committee on rules and order of business 1st. Convention to convene at 8:30 a. m. standard time; adjourn 11:30 a. m.; reconvene at 1 o'clock p, m. and. adjourn at 4:30 p.m. 2nd. Committee on credentials report. 3d. Officers' report. 4th. Election of o Ulcers. 5rh, Grievance committee report. Cth, Resolution committee report. 7th. Auditors report. 8th. Miscellaneous business. 9th. That no one be allowed to upeak on any question more than 5 minutes without permission of the convention. 10th, That no delegate be allowed in the convention while intoxicated. William Simons, Levi Smith, D. D. Baird, Committee. Moved to adort the report, carried. Moved to waive the order of business and take up the grievance of Rendville and Daleton miners, car-led.The grievance of the Rendville miners was then taken up, which in substance was as follows: The company demanded that a reduction in the price of mining be accepted ; the same had been objected to oa part of miners and they are now on strike. Delegate R, L. Davis presented the case to the convention, assisted by state president Farms, who detailed the grievance of the men of Rendville and asked the convention to la'jo in, usures which would assist those men. The following motion was then offered: "That we live utrlctly to the laws of the oi'iraiiiztlion Mini the men f Rendville iM b dinted Inlot'm othir mines." Amendment "That i immy ns can stay should, and Loral to support them. The men of Rendville to determine who shall trn mid who shall not, and same to h reported to pieddent Karms." ' . Amendment defeated; motion prevailed. , Grievance from lialeton That the company forcibly Imposed upon the miners a docking system such as was not In force in this sub-dlstrlct,, or, in fact, in the state. Delegates request that this body lend them their endorsement and support, in crushing out this system of slavery. Miners are now on a strike and will do their best to put themselves on equal basis with oilier members of the craft. Moved, That we give the Daleton miners our undivided support in their fiuht against the tyranny that is being imposed uprtn them." Carried. Moved, That.B'o. Fred Dllrher lie empowered to use his best efforts to overthrow the scheme of Daleton operators in advertising for men. Carried. Moved, We now take up the regular order of business. Carried. Next order of busliew being r.ffie ens' report, the following officers reported : . Vice-president If irc'y givi. a verbal report of his work dining the term now expired. In his elos.'ivsr remarks he said that the best of harmony had prevuilod bel - himself and other members of the board, also with the constituency of the sub-distsict, and hoped the succeeding year might be one of the best In the history, both financially and numerically, and that the best of harmony wtuld always prevail among the members of this sub-district.The secretary's report was then rendered to the convention, which was as follows: To the Officers and Members of Sub-district 1 of District 6, U. M. W. of A., greeting: Brothers: It. affords me pleasure to render you an account of my stewardship for the past six months, the time of my service, to you. In looking back one year there was a debt on the Hub-district of $85.44, and when I took hold of this office in July last received from Will.ird Barton, former ScretaryTreasurer, $32 03, with a debt still on theSub-District of $71.18. To-day theS-ih-Dis-trlct la out of debt and lias a surplus on hand of $238. Considering the poor work in the mines in the Sub-District and several Locals being exonerated for duel, on account of no work, I nm glad to inform you that the Sub-District is in a better condition than ever it was since its organization and I hope the good feeling and harmony may still exist and every mine in the Sub-District will fall In line and that next year we may accomplish even better results than we have thin year. We have exerted every effort to harmonize any differences ' that may have existed in our ranks, that our craft might be strengthened, and now hope the delegates hero nsseni' bled will express their opinions an to the best means of advancing the Interests of our entire craft, and that good results may come from this and the coming conventions; that we may recommend such measures along different lines which needs improving, and that we recommend our state and national conventions to take up the different questions endorsed at this convention, and that we adopt resolutions only that will be enforced and that we will seo are enforced. In regard to my work, other than my office work, where the president has sent me to I have met with the best of treatment from the miners individually and the committees and in most instances good results have been obtained and matters adjusted satisfactorily between both parties and better feeling resulted, while still there are some grievances, I believe they can be adjusted if we are true to each other as mine-workers.In conclusion, let me thank my associates in office for their kind advice; also the Local secretaries for their promptness in their duties and the members of our craft in this Sun-District for Information along the line of work in the different localities, and that in the future, as In the past, I am a laborer for our God given rights and unionism. Fred Powell. riSKKHlGNT'H KBI'OHT. Gl uster, Dec. 20, 1898. 1i the 1 De'cgiier of Sub-District 1,U. M. W.of A. ' .'Gentlemen: In compliance with our 'old time honored custom wo have meet here to-day for the pnr-poso of looking over the work of the past six mouths and to get on ex-pieishloii of opinion from the delegates os to the bent means of advancing our welifare In the future. Since I made my report in June to the Sub-Dltitrlct there has been a deal of trouble In the Sub District, to which I gave my attention, and nlso adjusted the same. In cases where I failed I always called on the next highest officer and gave the case to him. Gentlemen, I wish to say I hut I have accepted a position which will cauHC me to not make the race for president of our Sub-District, but my love for the organization will be just the same and my membership also will be the same. The prospect for the future of our organization in all its branches to me look bright and encouraging. There is greater harmony in our ranks io-iliy than there has been for years. Let us earnestly hope that nothing wilt be done to destroy that good feeling. The financial standing of theSub-Dis-tiicl is in healthy condition and all of the debt is wiped out, which the secretary will show in liis icport. Now, returning to you the charge you placed in my baud one year ago; I wish to thank, the .miners for their kind treatment. I also wish to thank tho rest, of uur Sub-District officers for their useful advice and a bit- council. Hoping tint (Ms convention will db a happy and beneficial one to the miners of Sub-District 1 I remain as over In labors' cause, R. Neeson. The president then appointed the following committee on officers' report: William Riddle, Nelsonville; Michael Collins, Congo; Henry Chaney, Murray. The time for adjournment having arrived the convention; adjourned, to meet at. 8:30 a. m. to-morrow. WKJ1NKSUAY MOBNIN'U SESSION. The time for convening having arrived the president called the delegates to order. Motion, that w.e so transpose the regular order of business so as to make the election of officers the last; carried. R. M- Mason submitted an expense bill of $32.81, due at last annual convention. Moved, that an order he drawn on the treasury for the amount ; carried. A request was presented froin the Athens Messenger and Herald that they be allowed the privilege of taking notes in the convention. Moved, that a committee be appointed to invite the representatives of the three Athens papers to the convention carried. The President appointed the following as a Press Committtee; Joseph Richards', Glouster; Michael Collins, Congo; William Richard?, Congo. The Auditing committee then rendered their report, and a motion is ni'td" that we accept the renor of tho committee and discharge them; Motion prevailed. C'llSI'lM KI) OX ttlvV JhNTIf I'AOK Another Pioneer Gone J. H. Glazier, one of Ames town ship's pioneers, died Tuesday, of diseases incident to old ago. The deceased was 78 yearstof age and was held in high esteem by every on who knew him, He was an affectionate parentand true and loving husband and leaves a host of friends to mourn his death. Pour children survive him Miss Edna Glazier, L. H, Glazier (of the firm of Ilibbard & Glazier), Mrs. A. Wbittaker and L. B. Glazier. The latter now resides on the old home farm, The funeral takes place to-day, interment to be in the Amesvllle cemetery, Rev. Beeman, pastor of the Amesville Presbyterian church officiating. A Pleasant Social, A social was given for the young people of Dean Avenue Sunday school Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the church. There were in attendance about thirty. A few of the young people had prepared short and splecy recitations for the occasion. The table was arranged for twelve at a time. After each twelve had finished eatingicecream, calm, apples siml enndy, each one recited a verse from the Bible. The young folks spent a most enjoyable afternoon. Mrs. Mollie Bell, Mrs. Sadie Bell, Miss Madrid and Miss Lee had charge of the reception. A CKAP GIMEKEQUENCE. A Cutting Dlatlnce Not Down on tho Programme. Charley Yenng and Bon Wright, colored, have been holding forth In a little building on Dean Avenue, Just buck of the school house, they pretending to operate u little lunch room, but really miming a crap game. Christmas afternoon John Goons, having previously been told that they would consider his room better than his company, went there and a fight resulted. Goens is a powerful fellow, a fact they evidently understood, as they "went for him" with a hatchet and razor. He was badly cut about the face and head, and as he ran down Washington St. to the jail his way was m irked with blood. He msde his way to the jail, as did they, it being their intentions to give themselves up before he had time to lay a complaint, and they all three reached there at the same time. Goens, it Is said, thought they were yet after him and plckeAup a brick which he threw at them. E" missed the mark but struck a post of the porch in front of the sheriff's residence with such force as to split it. Had it struck a man what would the result have been? Immediately after throwing the brick he fell to the ground, weak from loss of blood. He was carried into the jail and his wounds dressed. The hearing will take place Friday. In the meantime the cutters are out on ball and their victim in jail. Goens is known as hard customer, and had promised to remain away from Athens, a promise which he broke by returning about two months ago. Killed by the Cars. Saturday last John Crumley (colored) purchased a, ticket for Ham ley Run. on the C H. V.&T. railway, and being In an Intoxicated condition, boarded an east-bound passenger train on the B. & O. S-W. by mistake. He was ejected from the train at Belpre, and later his remains were found-on the track, completely ground to pieces, he having been fun over, it is presumed, by a freight train. The pieces of his body were gathered together and brought to Athens in a box, and interred in the old cemetery. The deceased was an inoffensive fellow, his great fault being his love for liquor. Christian Church Notes. The last week was the best of the evangelistic meetings, despite the holiday season. Rev. J. A. Joyce is in West Virginia and will return this week, but not alone, as he brines with him a bride from Ravenswood, that state. Congratulations. The children of the Lord's Day school were treated to candies and pop-corn Christmas day. A tree had been contemplated but owing to the meetings in progress it was abandoned. Pi'-nnel Evans, the unfortunate youth who lost his limb in an at tempt to board a moving freight train at tho brick plant, was remem bered by our Y. P. S. C. E., he be ing presented with books, one a handsome bible, and nuts and candies. Owing to his having been sent to his home in Kentucky by the authorities the day before Christmas the gifts were expressed him. This unfortunate boy is scarcely more than a lad and while not a tramp in the strict sense of the term, was like hundreds of others, hunting work, when he met with the accident: that cost him his limb. Presbyterian Church Notes. The sermon next Sunday morning will be on "Christ for the World, and the World for Christ." The annual offering for Foreign Missions will be taken, at this service.The sermon at night will bean answer to the question: "Why Ought we to Pray?" Services will be held at 7 p. m. every day for three weeks, except Saturday, beginning with January 1st. Rev. Dr. C. B. Taylor will assist from January 8th to 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Montzhelmer and family have been visiting the Pastor's family during the holidays. Mr. M. la a brother of Mrs. P. and lives at Milwaukee, Wis. The Christmas exercises last Friday night were a grand success. Holiday Trude. The holiday tride for 18!f8 is shout over, hence a few words relative thereto will not be inappropriate. Our merchants did not anticipate a great trade for the holidays and were disappointed, ai the trade was good. The trade was great In volume, the people, the last few days before Christmas buying fretly. The purchases, too, were of the better quality of goods. In talking with the merchants we learn that their trade surpassed the most tin-gulne expectations, one informing us that he had done a greater bus! nest than for eight years. Tbls shows that money Is more plentiful and easier to get. C1i Tint-mas tide Is the setson when the aim of every one, poor and rich alike, is to make each other hnppy. They look forward to it and th merchants endeavor to be prepared to supply their demands. Some seasons the stocks are too large but this year It appears the merchants judged well, at least there does not appear to be a great surplus on hand. Therefore one would judge that the storekeepers are satisfied. It is hoped they are at least. Marriage J-Jeenses. S. E. Robbinett and F. May Bell. J. K. Nealeand Edith C. Curry. Thomas W. Stokoe and Elizabeth A.Sloan. John Sayres and Annie Hellyer. Ira B. Rife and Kate S. Smith. Adam E. Snyder and Nettie E. Giliis. Barney Hill and Sabra Linwott. W. E. Pierce aud Mina Gilham. Charles M. Matheney aud Lola C. Wiley. Frank H. Dashler and Loo B" Warren. F. M. DeLong and Letha C. Bart-lett.'George J. Tewksbury and Lucy Matson. Frank Kelly and Grace Putnam. William Z. Douglas and Nolla South. Walter R. Bail and Mattie B. Paugh. George D. Evener and Elizabeth R. McGrane. Elyphus Marcer and Louisa P. Totmau. David W. Bulstrane and Ethel B. Brooks. Cupid's Work iu Glouster. Charles A. Kirk Bride aud Viar.a Ray were married Friday evening in the M. E. church by Rev. Lott. The contracting parties have a host of friends. The bride is a teacher in the Glouster publio schools and quite prominent in Sunday school and church work. Frank Kelly aud Miss Grace Putnam were united in marriage Sunday at high noon at the home of the bride, by Rev. Lott. in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. After the ceremony the guests partook of a wedding dinner. Change in Storekeeper. The trustees of the Athens Hos pital, at their meeting in Columbus last week elected T. Q. March, of Wilmington to succeed Mr. Geo. E. Glenn as store keeper at the insti tution. Mr. Glenn has filled the position very acceptably for the past six years and at this time the board found no fault with his man agement, the only reason, no doubt, in their minds is they thought it possibly but fair that another fellow, should have a "show for his white alley." Just a Little One. Pratt Humphry, of the whole state of Ohio, was before His Honor Wednesday morning, charged with a plain unvarnished drunk. He was mulcted in the sum of $3.00 aud costs, which he paid promptly and departed. He told the Mayor that when he struck Athens Tuesday he had in hia possession about $100, but when he was arrested only $20 remained. He could not account for its disappearance. A Good Record. "Talking about good-conditioned troops," said a soldier of the regular army to a Gakette representa-tiye, "why the Seventh, our Sev enth, beats them all. They came homealmost as they went very few, doubtful If any, men having died. That's a wonderful record, and speaks volumes for some one, either officers or men. The officers must have laid out good sanitary rules iu the first place and the men must have followed them, else their death-list would have been greater. No' other Ohio regiment can show as good a record." To You, One and AU. iiies.-iiia I Upon Your Heads. Ere this isimie reaches many of its subscribers (those in the far wct and esst) the right to hlxn l'.;'J.i will have become a thing of the past.. Thyur Juat wanlntr has beii on of many surprises, ' the greatest of which was the outcome of the war with Spain securing that which was not at first anticipated, vis: the Philippine Islands and Puerto Rico. The. year has been accompanied with Its sorrows, aUo its j . AU, no doubt, have had their pleasures. It would, indeed, have been -a dark and dreary year bad sorrow alone, unaccompanied by pleasure, been tho portion a 6ingla indiviJu&L The business man has had his cares but they wera lighter than the year previous, at least they shcul J have been, as business has been better than the year previous. As a people the year just closing has been to us a happy one, V have enjoyed the fruits of a wi government, administered by President McKinley. Various tradta and .callings have thrived at the will of the All wise God, Farrnr have been blessed .with good crops and fair prices; mechanics and art-izitns have found aim t cons ant employment; labor strikes hat been fewer; money-lenders have been able to opt-u their pursiis, there having been nse for their money, thereby easing a strain e.erieijcdt for several years previous; miners, especially tbohe in O.iio, have enjoyed a season of fair prosperity, unmarked by strikes, aud as a whole, we think the year 1893 will be recorded in history as theopening-wedge to better times, after period of depression. The Gazette has prospered at the hands of its friends Add it has been the endeavor of its publisher to make it a newsy, readable paper. Its many friends and patrons have stood firmly by it and their action is truly appreciated. --The paper will be improved, it being the aira to make it such as would do honors, to even the Iirger cities. Again,, returning thanks to our patrons and friends, we wish them a happy and prosperous new year, hoping cares ' and troubles may be few with them ' during 1899 and those to follow. A New Ieiot. The Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad has broken , ground for a new depot at this place-It will be erected east of the track, directly opposite the old one, and will be much larger. It will have all modern conveniences. The C. H. V, & T. will use it for a freight depot, but the Ohio Central Lines will use it for passenger and freight, as now. A War Romance. During the Spanish-American war it will be remembered that many troops passed tb tough Athens. Mis9 Mary Pickering, daugh ter of S. B. Pickering, one day was at the train, and supplied the wants of some of the soldiers with delicacies. One of the soldiera, it seems, secured her address and he sent her as a Christmas present, a beautiful diamond ring. The giver gave no name, only stating: "Merry Christmas. From the 6ick Missouri soldier to whom you were so kind.' A Paator Surprised. Friday night after servicesat the Christian church, the members of that body repaired to the home ot their pastor, Rev. Roush, in Sunny-side, and gave him and his family a veritable surprise, In the way of a donation party. None of the family knew of the Intentions previous to the gathering, hence the greater pleasure. Before they departed the house was filled with good things, eatables and wearing apparel. The occasion was one of rare enjoyment and in departing the guests all wished the host and hostess many such happy events. Happily Hated. Alvah Graham and Miss Mable Towsley were married by Presiding , Elder Bishop Friday evening, the ceremony having been performed at the home of the Presiding Elder. . The contracting parties are popular young Athenians and Innumerable congratulations are being showered upon them, i'liey will be at home to their friends after January 1st, 18iM. The married people had a dance at the Armory last evening.

ATI v c Vol. lO ATH ENS. OHIO, THURSDAY DECEMBER 2D, 1808. No. G'J A C mSTKICr CONVENTION. The Minora of Ohio Sub-Dlslrfet Meet in Athens. TUESDAY MOKNINO. Convention called to order at 10 o'clock by vice-president James Hardy, who appointed the following committee no credentials: John Irving, Shawnee; Thomas Taylor, Jacksonville. It was then moved t. adjourn to meet ot 1 o'clock, standard time. Convention reconvened at 1 o'clock when the following committees were appointed: Rules and Order of Business D. D. Baird. Coalite; William Simons, Jacksonville; Levi Smith, Orbiston. Resolutions Ben Evans. Sand Kan; Charles Bailey, Rawndale; H. A. Lannlng, Blatchfnrd. Auditing J. A. Donley, Orbiston; William Richards, Congo; Thomas Calrnes, Nelsonville. Grievances J. C. Robinson. St.al-ters; S. K. Hill, Rawndale; Charles Conner, Glouster. The president then read the circular call of the convention and a motion to adopt same was carried. Report of committee on Credeti: tlals The committee reported four locals In arrears and asked the convention for action on the same; when it was moved that delegates from those locals be allowed voice and vote in the convention ; carried. Moved there bo a rc-eoss of thirty minutes, to allow the credential committee to make a final report; carried, : The convention was called to order when the time specified had elapsed and committee on credentials being ready, made the following report: We, your committee appointed to examine credentials, beg leave to report the following delegates entitled to a seat in this convention : L. U. 8. James Hardy, Orbiston ; 270, H. A. Lanning, Blatcbford; 228, W. M. Richards, Corning; 2f.3. I). D. Baird, Coalgate; 81, Michael Collins, Congo; 2!)8, Charles Vercoe, Derthlck; 276, James Crawford, Glouster; 277, Joseph Richards, Glouster; 8(15, John Vaughn, Hollls-ter; 290, J. A. Donaly, Jobs; 304, Henry Chang, Murray City; G3, J. M. Jiutts, New Straltsvitle; 421, W. Riddle, Nelsonville; 398, R. L. Davis, Rendville; 10, S. K. Hill, Rawndale; 16, Charles Bailey, Rawndale; 42t, Ben Evans, Carbon Hill; 573, Thomas Cairnes, Nelsonville; 857, T. N. Robinson, Monday; 123, Wm. Skinner. Jacksonville; 983, Fred Powell, Nelsonville; 335, John Er-nis, Shawnee; 358, Wilfred Henry, Obauncey; 191, Chas. Conner, Glouster; 338, Thomas Taylor, 'Jacksonville, Moved to accept the report of the committee and the committee be continued; carried. Moved, That there be no one admitted to this convention unless he can be vouched for by some one of our number; curried. The president appointed the committee on credentials asdoor-keepers. Report of committee on rules and order of business 1st. Convention to convene at 8:30 a. m. standard time; adjourn 11:30 a. m.; reconvene at 1 o'clock p, m. and. adjourn at 4:30 p.m. 2nd. Committee on credentials report. 3d. Officers' report. 4th. Election of o Ulcers. 5rh, Grievance committee report. Cth, Resolution committee report. 7th. Auditors report. 8th. Miscellaneous business. 9th. That no one be allowed to upeak on any question more than 5 minutes without permission of the convention. 10th, That no delegate be allowed in the convention while intoxicated. William Simons, Levi Smith, D. D. Baird, Committee. Moved to adort the report, carried. Moved to waive the order of business and take up the grievance of Rendville and Daleton miners, car-led.The grievance of the Rendville miners was then taken up, which in substance was as follows: The company demanded that a reduction in the price of mining be accepted ; the same had been objected to oa part of miners and they are now on strike. Delegate R, L. Davis presented the case to the convention, assisted by state president Farms, who detailed the grievance of the men of Rendville and asked the convention to la'jo in, usures which would assist those men. The following motion was then offered: "That we live utrlctly to the laws of the oi'iraiiiztlion Mini the men f Rendville iM b dinted Inlot'm othir mines." Amendment "That i immy ns can stay should, and Loral to support them. The men of Rendville to determine who shall trn mid who shall not, and same to h reported to pieddent Karms." ' . Amendment defeated; motion prevailed. , Grievance from lialeton That the company forcibly Imposed upon the miners a docking system such as was not In force in this sub-dlstrlct,, or, in fact, in the state. Delegates request that this body lend them their endorsement and support, in crushing out this system of slavery. Miners are now on a strike and will do their best to put themselves on equal basis with oilier members of the craft. Moved, That we give the Daleton miners our undivided support in their fiuht against the tyranny that is being imposed uprtn them." Carried. Moved, That.B'o. Fred Dllrher lie empowered to use his best efforts to overthrow the scheme of Daleton operators in advertising for men. Carried. Moved, We now take up the regular order of business. Carried. Next order of busliew being r.ffie ens' report, the following officers reported : . Vice-president If irc'y givi. a verbal report of his work dining the term now expired. In his elos.'ivsr remarks he said that the best of harmony had prevuilod bel - himself and other members of the board, also with the constituency of the sub-distsict, and hoped the succeeding year might be one of the best In the history, both financially and numerically, and that the best of harmony wtuld always prevail among the members of this sub-district.The secretary's report was then rendered to the convention, which was as follows: To the Officers and Members of Sub-district 1 of District 6, U. M. W. of A., greeting: Brothers: It. affords me pleasure to render you an account of my stewardship for the past six months, the time of my service, to you. In looking back one year there was a debt on the Hub-district of $85.44, and when I took hold of this office in July last received from Will.ird Barton, former ScretaryTreasurer, $32 03, with a debt still on theSub-District of $71.18. To-day theS-ih-Dis-trlct la out of debt and lias a surplus on hand of $238. Considering the poor work in the mines in the Sub-District and several Locals being exonerated for duel, on account of no work, I nm glad to inform you that the Sub-District is in a better condition than ever it was since its organization and I hope the good feeling and harmony may still exist and every mine in the Sub-District will fall In line and that next year we may accomplish even better results than we have thin year. We have exerted every effort to harmonize any differences ' that may have existed in our ranks, that our craft might be strengthened, and now hope the delegates hero nsseni' bled will express their opinions an to the best means of advancing the Interests of our entire craft, and that good results may come from this and the coming conventions; that we may recommend such measures along different lines which needs improving, and that we recommend our state and national conventions to take up the different questions endorsed at this convention, and that we adopt resolutions only that will be enforced and that we will seo are enforced. In regard to my work, other than my office work, where the president has sent me to I have met with the best of treatment from the miners individually and the committees and in most instances good results have been obtained and matters adjusted satisfactorily between both parties and better feeling resulted, while still there are some grievances, I believe they can be adjusted if we are true to each other as mine-workers.In conclusion, let me thank my associates in office for their kind advice; also the Local secretaries for their promptness in their duties and the members of our craft in this Sun-District for Information along the line of work in the different localities, and that in the future, as In the past, I am a laborer for our God given rights and unionism. Fred Powell. riSKKHlGNT'H KBI'OHT. Gl uster, Dec. 20, 1898. 1i the 1 De'cgiier of Sub-District 1,U. M. W.of A. ' .'Gentlemen: In compliance with our 'old time honored custom wo have meet here to-day for the pnr-poso of looking over the work of the past six mouths and to get on ex-pieishloii of opinion from the delegates os to the bent means of advancing our welifare In the future. Since I made my report in June to the Sub-Dltitrlct there has been a deal of trouble In the Sub District, to which I gave my attention, and nlso adjusted the same. In cases where I failed I always called on the next highest officer and gave the case to him. Gentlemen, I wish to say I hut I have accepted a position which will cauHC me to not make the race for president of our Sub-District, but my love for the organization will be just the same and my membership also will be the same. The prospect for the future of our organization in all its branches to me look bright and encouraging. There is greater harmony in our ranks io-iliy than there has been for years. Let us earnestly hope that nothing wilt be done to destroy that good feeling. The financial standing of theSub-Dis-tiicl is in healthy condition and all of the debt is wiped out, which the secretary will show in liis icport. Now, returning to you the charge you placed in my baud one year ago; I wish to thank, the .miners for their kind treatment. I also wish to thank tho rest, of uur Sub-District officers for their useful advice and a bit- council. Hoping tint (Ms convention will db a happy and beneficial one to the miners of Sub-District 1 I remain as over In labors' cause, R. Neeson. The president then appointed the following committee on officers' report: William Riddle, Nelsonville; Michael Collins, Congo; Henry Chaney, Murray. The time for adjournment having arrived the convention; adjourned, to meet at. 8:30 a. m. to-morrow. WKJ1NKSUAY MOBNIN'U SESSION. The time for convening having arrived the president called the delegates to order. Motion, that w.e so transpose the regular order of business so as to make the election of officers the last; carried. R. M- Mason submitted an expense bill of $32.81, due at last annual convention. Moved, that an order he drawn on the treasury for the amount ; carried. A request was presented froin the Athens Messenger and Herald that they be allowed the privilege of taking notes in the convention. Moved, that a committee be appointed to invite the representatives of the three Athens papers to the convention carried. The President appointed the following as a Press Committtee; Joseph Richards', Glouster; Michael Collins, Congo; William Richard?, Congo. The Auditing committee then rendered their report, and a motion is ni'td" that we accept the renor of tho committee and discharge them; Motion prevailed. C'llSI'lM KI) OX ttlvV JhNTIf I'AOK Another Pioneer Gone J. H. Glazier, one of Ames town ship's pioneers, died Tuesday, of diseases incident to old ago. The deceased was 78 yearstof age and was held in high esteem by every on who knew him, He was an affectionate parentand true and loving husband and leaves a host of friends to mourn his death. Pour children survive him Miss Edna Glazier, L. H, Glazier (of the firm of Ilibbard & Glazier), Mrs. A. Wbittaker and L. B. Glazier. The latter now resides on the old home farm, The funeral takes place to-day, interment to be in the Amesvllle cemetery, Rev. Beeman, pastor of the Amesville Presbyterian church officiating. A Pleasant Social, A social was given for the young people of Dean Avenue Sunday school Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the church. There were in attendance about thirty. A few of the young people had prepared short and splecy recitations for the occasion. The table was arranged for twelve at a time. After each twelve had finished eatingicecream, calm, apples siml enndy, each one recited a verse from the Bible. The young folks spent a most enjoyable afternoon. Mrs. Mollie Bell, Mrs. Sadie Bell, Miss Madrid and Miss Lee had charge of the reception. A CKAP GIMEKEQUENCE. A Cutting Dlatlnce Not Down on tho Programme. Charley Yenng and Bon Wright, colored, have been holding forth In a little building on Dean Avenue, Just buck of the school house, they pretending to operate u little lunch room, but really miming a crap game. Christmas afternoon John Goons, having previously been told that they would consider his room better than his company, went there and a fight resulted. Goens is a powerful fellow, a fact they evidently understood, as they "went for him" with a hatchet and razor. He was badly cut about the face and head, and as he ran down Washington St. to the jail his way was m irked with blood. He msde his way to the jail, as did they, it being their intentions to give themselves up before he had time to lay a complaint, and they all three reached there at the same time. Goens, it Is said, thought they were yet after him and plckeAup a brick which he threw at them. E" missed the mark but struck a post of the porch in front of the sheriff's residence with such force as to split it. Had it struck a man what would the result have been? Immediately after throwing the brick he fell to the ground, weak from loss of blood. He was carried into the jail and his wounds dressed. The hearing will take place Friday. In the meantime the cutters are out on ball and their victim in jail. Goens is known as hard customer, and had promised to remain away from Athens, a promise which he broke by returning about two months ago. Killed by the Cars. Saturday last John Crumley (colored) purchased a, ticket for Ham ley Run. on the C H. V.&T. railway, and being In an Intoxicated condition, boarded an east-bound passenger train on the B. & O. S-W. by mistake. He was ejected from the train at Belpre, and later his remains were found-on the track, completely ground to pieces, he having been fun over, it is presumed, by a freight train. The pieces of his body were gathered together and brought to Athens in a box, and interred in the old cemetery. The deceased was an inoffensive fellow, his great fault being his love for liquor. Christian Church Notes. The last week was the best of the evangelistic meetings, despite the holiday season. Rev. J. A. Joyce is in West Virginia and will return this week, but not alone, as he brines with him a bride from Ravenswood, that state. Congratulations. The children of the Lord's Day school were treated to candies and pop-corn Christmas day. A tree had been contemplated but owing to the meetings in progress it was abandoned. Pi'-nnel Evans, the unfortunate youth who lost his limb in an at tempt to board a moving freight train at tho brick plant, was remem bered by our Y. P. S. C. E., he be ing presented with books, one a handsome bible, and nuts and candies. Owing to his having been sent to his home in Kentucky by the authorities the day before Christmas the gifts were expressed him. This unfortunate boy is scarcely more than a lad and while not a tramp in the strict sense of the term, was like hundreds of others, hunting work, when he met with the accident: that cost him his limb. Presbyterian Church Notes. The sermon next Sunday morning will be on "Christ for the World, and the World for Christ." The annual offering for Foreign Missions will be taken, at this service.The sermon at night will bean answer to the question: "Why Ought we to Pray?" Services will be held at 7 p. m. every day for three weeks, except Saturday, beginning with January 1st. Rev. Dr. C. B. Taylor will assist from January 8th to 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Montzhelmer and family have been visiting the Pastor's family during the holidays. Mr. M. la a brother of Mrs. P. and lives at Milwaukee, Wis. The Christmas exercises last Friday night were a grand success. Holiday Trude. The holiday tride for 18!f8 is shout over, hence a few words relative thereto will not be inappropriate. Our merchants did not anticipate a great trade for the holidays and were disappointed, ai the trade was good. The trade was great In volume, the people, the last few days before Christmas buying fretly. The purchases, too, were of the better quality of goods. In talking with the merchants we learn that their trade surpassed the most tin-gulne expectations, one informing us that he had done a greater bus! nest than for eight years. Tbls shows that money Is more plentiful and easier to get. C1i Tint-mas tide Is the setson when the aim of every one, poor and rich alike, is to make each other hnppy. They look forward to it and th merchants endeavor to be prepared to supply their demands. Some seasons the stocks are too large but this year It appears the merchants judged well, at least there does not appear to be a great surplus on hand. Therefore one would judge that the storekeepers are satisfied. It is hoped they are at least. Marriage J-Jeenses. S. E. Robbinett and F. May Bell. J. K. Nealeand Edith C. Curry. Thomas W. Stokoe and Elizabeth A.Sloan. John Sayres and Annie Hellyer. Ira B. Rife and Kate S. Smith. Adam E. Snyder and Nettie E. Giliis. Barney Hill and Sabra Linwott. W. E. Pierce aud Mina Gilham. Charles M. Matheney aud Lola C. Wiley. Frank H. Dashler and Loo B" Warren. F. M. DeLong and Letha C. Bart-lett.'George J. Tewksbury and Lucy Matson. Frank Kelly and Grace Putnam. William Z. Douglas and Nolla South. Walter R. Bail and Mattie B. Paugh. George D. Evener and Elizabeth R. McGrane. Elyphus Marcer and Louisa P. Totmau. David W. Bulstrane and Ethel B. Brooks. Cupid's Work iu Glouster. Charles A. Kirk Bride aud Viar.a Ray were married Friday evening in the M. E. church by Rev. Lott. The contracting parties have a host of friends. The bride is a teacher in the Glouster publio schools and quite prominent in Sunday school and church work. Frank Kelly aud Miss Grace Putnam were united in marriage Sunday at high noon at the home of the bride, by Rev. Lott. in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. After the ceremony the guests partook of a wedding dinner. Change in Storekeeper. The trustees of the Athens Hos pital, at their meeting in Columbus last week elected T. Q. March, of Wilmington to succeed Mr. Geo. E. Glenn as store keeper at the insti tution. Mr. Glenn has filled the position very acceptably for the past six years and at this time the board found no fault with his man agement, the only reason, no doubt, in their minds is they thought it possibly but fair that another fellow, should have a "show for his white alley." Just a Little One. Pratt Humphry, of the whole state of Ohio, was before His Honor Wednesday morning, charged with a plain unvarnished drunk. He was mulcted in the sum of $3.00 aud costs, which he paid promptly and departed. He told the Mayor that when he struck Athens Tuesday he had in hia possession about $100, but when he was arrested only $20 remained. He could not account for its disappearance. A Good Record. "Talking about good-conditioned troops," said a soldier of the regular army to a Gakette representa-tiye, "why the Seventh, our Sev enth, beats them all. They came homealmost as they went very few, doubtful If any, men having died. That's a wonderful record, and speaks volumes for some one, either officers or men. The officers must have laid out good sanitary rules iu the first place and the men must have followed them, else their death-list would have been greater. No' other Ohio regiment can show as good a record." To You, One and AU. iiies.-iiia I Upon Your Heads. Ere this isimie reaches many of its subscribers (those in the far wct and esst) the right to hlxn l'.;'J.i will have become a thing of the past.. Thyur Juat wanlntr has beii on of many surprises, ' the greatest of which was the outcome of the war with Spain securing that which was not at first anticipated, vis: the Philippine Islands and Puerto Rico. The. year has been accompanied with Its sorrows, aUo its j . AU, no doubt, have had their pleasures. It would, indeed, have been -a dark and dreary year bad sorrow alone, unaccompanied by pleasure, been tho portion a 6ingla indiviJu&L The business man has had his cares but they wera lighter than the year previous, at least they shcul J have been, as business has been better than the year previous. As a people the year just closing has been to us a happy one, V have enjoyed the fruits of a wi government, administered by President McKinley. Various tradta and .callings have thrived at the will of the All wise God, Farrnr have been blessed .with good crops and fair prices; mechanics and art-izitns have found aim t cons ant employment; labor strikes hat been fewer; money-lenders have been able to opt-u their pursiis, there having been nse for their money, thereby easing a strain e.erieijcdt for several years previous; miners, especially tbohe in O.iio, have enjoyed a season of fair prosperity, unmarked by strikes, aud as a whole, we think the year 1893 will be recorded in history as theopening-wedge to better times, after period of depression. The Gazette has prospered at the hands of its friends Add it has been the endeavor of its publisher to make it a newsy, readable paper. Its many friends and patrons have stood firmly by it and their action is truly appreciated. --The paper will be improved, it being the aira to make it such as would do honors, to even the Iirger cities. Again,, returning thanks to our patrons and friends, we wish them a happy and prosperous new year, hoping cares ' and troubles may be few with them ' during 1899 and those to follow. A New Ieiot. The Columbus, Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad has broken , ground for a new depot at this place-It will be erected east of the track, directly opposite the old one, and will be much larger. It will have all modern conveniences. The C. H. V, & T. will use it for a freight depot, but the Ohio Central Lines will use it for passenger and freight, as now. A War Romance. During the Spanish-American war it will be remembered that many troops passed tb tough Athens. Mis9 Mary Pickering, daugh ter of S. B. Pickering, one day was at the train, and supplied the wants of some of the soldiers with delicacies. One of the soldiera, it seems, secured her address and he sent her as a Christmas present, a beautiful diamond ring. The giver gave no name, only stating: "Merry Christmas. From the 6ick Missouri soldier to whom you were so kind.' A Paator Surprised. Friday night after servicesat the Christian church, the members of that body repaired to the home ot their pastor, Rev. Roush, in Sunny-side, and gave him and his family a veritable surprise, In the way of a donation party. None of the family knew of the Intentions previous to the gathering, hence the greater pleasure. Before they departed the house was filled with good things, eatables and wearing apparel. The occasion was one of rare enjoyment and in departing the guests all wished the host and hostess many such happy events. Happily Hated. Alvah Graham and Miss Mable Towsley were married by Presiding , Elder Bishop Friday evening, the ceremony having been performed at the home of the Presiding Elder. . The contracting parties are popular young Athenians and Innumerable congratulations are being showered upon them, i'liey will be at home to their friends after January 1st, 18iM. The married people had a dance at the Armory last evening.